Straight Hair Cutting How To

Are you wanting to do a straight hair cut, at home? Find out how I did it, with illustrated pictures and tips.

My daughter had long hair, past her shoulders, which she wanted cut in to a straight shoulder length cut. I had watched beauty shop people do it before, and had done it that way too. Then one day, at the beginning of the cut, I had a new idea, and it worked so much better. Read on to find instructions and supplies.

General Tips before starting

Wet the hair down. Wet hair is easier to cut than dry.

Gather your supplies. You will need quality hair cutting scissors, a cape, and a chair that works for giving hair cuts.

Step 1 - Section a two inch wide strip of hair on the top of the head.

You want to keep the strip on the thinner side, so that this section doesn't become too layered.

This is the first cut, and the most important one. This first step determines the length of the rest of the hair cut.

Holding this strip straight up on top of the head, depending on which side you're on, cut from front to back or back to front, keeping the edges straight. Hold the hair between your fingers on one hand, and cut with the other hand.

Voila, she is happy with her hair cut.

I didn't have to pin piles of hair on her head.

I didn't have to cut one side and keep measuring to see if they were even. Holding the top layer straight over the center of her head, at the beginning, kept the hair even. Then I had this to use as my guide.